new anarchist faq
A New Anarchist FAQ – An Introduction to Anarchy in the 21st Century (2025) by raddle collective
via 62 pg kindle version from anarchist library [https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/a-new-anarchist-faq-an-introduction-to-anarchy-in-the-21st-century]
notes/quotes:
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What is Anarchy?
Anarchy is the *rejection of all institutions and doctrines that seek to impose rule. It is a life of autonomy and self-determination. Anarchy is not theoretical, nor hypothetical. It is not a hope for an imagined future, it is here and now. It is a living and breathing praxis. It is a path of defiance we create for ourselves in spite of constant subjugation.
*any form of re ness as cancerous distraction
Anarchy is an endeavor to *carve out pockets of life free from exploitation and suffering. It is actively **working to end authoritarian relations wherever they exist, and building non-authoritarian alternatives. There is no end-goal to anarchy. It is not a prescribed way of life for an imagined people in an imagined place and time, but the experiments of countless generations of disparate people who aren’t happy being forced to submit to their supposed superiors, people who aren’t willing to accept that a life spent toiling to enrich others represents any kind of “freedom”.
*part\ial ness is killing us .. keeping us from us.. by **perpetuating same song
“Anarchy is the thing we want. It is the Beautiful Idea. It is the entirely impractical idea that we can be, and must insist on being, totally free. From domination, of course, but also from mundanity and morality. It is the id to the super-ego of society and its shaming, fear-instilling humiliations and self-inflicted limitations.
only if sans any form of m\a\p
Anarchy is an act of faith—a leap into the unknown—and a totally sober proposition. It is an explosion and the simple things we do unconsciously. It is something that predates civilization and cannot be tamed by cities, governments, exchange, or politics.
only if it’s all
Anarchy is anarchy, it is both organization (along completely different lines than the ones that currently exist on a broad level), and chaos. It is each of us having the ability to determine our own lives and the ways that we relate to others, from our most intimate relationships to the more far-flung. Anarchy is impossible and it is that very impossibility that makes it desirable. As desirable as the eventual lover or the water at the end of a long hike. As impossible as independence, autonomy, and collaboration among equals.
not diff as long as any form of m\a\p
Long Live Anarchy!” — anonymous
1st part explains ziqness. ie: pocket ness. but 2nd part can’t be if not all
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(under what is archy)
Similarly, an individual using force to strike a blow at the system of authority that oppresses them does not turn the individual into an authority.
hmm.. to me.. it actually does.. any form of m\a\p does
Authority is not simply an isolated instance of the use of force, but an ongoing social relationship between two parties. It is a relationship where one party has the socially legitimized right to command, and the other party has the corresponding obligation to obey.
never isolated ness..
Destroying archy where you see it does not create archy, it creates anarchy.
rather.. again.. it perpetuates the same song.. the whac-a-mole-ing ness of sea world.. of not-us ness.. of part\ial ness.. [again].. for (blank)’s sake..
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from sub media ‘This is because from its very beginnings, the concept of liberty has existed within a framework of European global conquest, a process facilitated by colonialism, slavery and genocide. ‘
rather.. because part\ial ness.. ooof
Liberty comes with conditions: you’re allowed certain rights as long as you obey laws and accept the authority of the state. Autonomy rejects that setup entirely. It says: you don’t need rulers to tell you what rights you have—you already have the power to decide things for yourself and with others.
but rather.. are perpetuating it if still deciding ness et al.. how we gather in a space is huge.. need to try spaces of permission where people have nothing to prove to facil curiosity over decision making.. because the finite set of choices of decision making is unmooring us.. keeping us from us..
Autonomy is both individual and collective. *In the individual sense, it means you can make choices about your life without external control or having to obey the will of authority figures who always put their interests before yours. In the collective sense, autonomy means groups of people make decisions together on matters that affect them collectively.
but already cancerous distraction.. already authority ness over you if *
With anarchism, you can’t really have one without the other. Autonomous communities are made up of individuals who freely choose to work together. In anarchist thought, individual and collective autonomy are inseparable—you can’t truly have one without the other. Autonomous collectives are formed by autonomous individuals who choose to collaborate in pursuit of shared goals. Outside of such collective structures, practicing real individual autonomy is incredibly difficult—not only because those in power actively work to suppress it, but also because humans are fundamentally social beings. Unless you’re completely isolated from society, like living alone in a remote cabin, your freedom depends on the freedom of those around you.
takes a lot of work ness as red flag
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Some examples of Autonomy:
- A feminist collective organizing its own campaigns without relying on NGOs or politicians to give them their marching orders.
- A neighborhood assembly of residents resisting gentrification by making decisions about housing and land use themselves, rather than obeying the will of property developers and landlords.
- A tribe in the Amazon that refuses to receive missionaries, conform to European social mores or accept the laws of the state that claims ownership over their land.
own campaigns?.. decision ness.. ? refuse.. own.. ?.. all ie’s of not legit free ness
These are all examples of people creating systems of power and decision-making that belong to them, and work for them, not imposed from above in order to benefit capitalists and their enforcers.
perhaps work for them in sea world.. but not about legit free peopl
Autonomy challenges the idea that we need to be ruled by people who supposedly are more qualified than us to determine our needs. It’s about reclaiming control over our lives—not through asking for rights from powerful entities, but by organizing ourselves and taking direct responsibility for how we live, play, relate, and co-exist.
oi..
Or put more simply: Do you really need someone sitting in a palace or parliament in a faraway city telling you what you can or can’t do, what your goals are, and how to achieve those goals?
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What is Mutual Aid?
Mutual aid is the principle of people working together to solve problems for the benefit of everyone involved. It’s about cooperation, not competition—helping each other out because we all do better when we support one another.
mutual aid as cancerous distraction.. not about help\ing ness.. need problem deep enough ness..
While mutual aid has existed for as long as human society—and is found throughout nature—anarchists emphasize it as a core principle for how society should be organized. The Russian anarchist and biologist Pyotr Kropotkin made this argument in 1902, in his book Mutual Aid: A Factor in Evolution, when he challenged the dominant view of evolution among his peers in the scientific community as a brutal competition among people for power (“survival of the fittest”).
Instead, he *showed that cooperation within and between species actually offers a major evolutionary advantage and is a more sustainable form of social organization than the winner-takes-all competition envisioned by capitalism. Using the scientific method, Kropotkin demonstrated that species that were able to work together, or who formed symbiotic arrangements with other species based *on mutual benefit, were able to better adapt to their environment, and were granted a competitive edge over those species who didn’t, or couldn’t.
*legit ‘coop’ (the dance) only happens if we try the unconditional part of left to own devices ness
**all cancerous distractions
Capitalism organizes human activity around profit, often through coercion—like forcing people to work or go hungry. Mutual aid, by contrast, organizes activity around human need and collective care. It is a wholesale rejection of capitalism’s competitive, profit-driven systems. *Capitalism can’t or won’t solve problems like global poverty, exploitation of workers and environmental collapse. Mutual aid offers a different path where people come together without expecting profit and hierarchical power, simply to support each other and improve life for all.
*actually same song as long as any form of m\a\p
In reality, human beings are deeply interdependent—and that interdependence has always been central to our survival and progress as a species.
Some examples of Mutual Aid in the World Today:
- People organizing relief efforts after disasters like Hurricane Katrina
- Community-run child care co-ops
- The global Food Not Bombs volunteer organization that feeds the hungry using food that would otherwise be discarded
- Open-source software communities
- Volunteers risking their lives to help others in war zones (like the White Helmets in Syria or Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders)
Mutual aid is the basic foundation for building social relations based on solidarity, not control or coercion. Mutual aid is the belief—and the practice—that we survive and thrive through cooperation, not competition. It’s a practical, ethical, and political alternative to systems based on hierarchy, profit, and control.
but it’s not a legit alt as long as any form of m\a\p.. so actually perpetuating survival triage.. fixing/bandaging cage et al
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What is Direct Action?
Direct action is the choice people make to take political action themselves, directly addressing an issue without waiting for higher authorities like politicians, courts, police, social workers or bureaucrats to act. Direct action can be taken either by an individual or a group of people who share the same immediate goal.
direct action ness as cancerous distraction
Instead of asking for permission, voting for a representative, protesting or lobbying for change, people undertake the action themselves—whether that’s blocking a harmful development project such as a pipeline, squatting a building to counter private property relations, using graffiti to stave off gentrification, sabotaging a hostile workplace, neutralizing a rapist or dismantling a private health insurance company. It’s one of the main ways anarchists put our values of autonomy, self-organization and mutual aid into practice.
seem nice/r.. but actually cancerous distractions to the dance.. any form of democratic admin
By engaging in direct action, people reject the idea that a government or state has the exclusive right to make decisions for communities and instead assert their own autonomy and freedom to determine their own fate—often setting a powerful example for others to follow.
how we gather in a space is huge.. need to try spaces of permission where people have nothing to prove to facil curiosity over decision making.. because the finite set of choices of decision making is unmooring us.. keeping us from us..
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What is Praxis?
A question you’ll often get when you attempt to discuss anarchism with people new to these ideas is how practical is anarchy? How can anarchy be demonstrated to me in a way that I can appreciate its effectiveness? Nothing is more effective in demonstrating the value of anarchy than praxis.
graeber model law et al
Praxis is when anarchists apply theory to practice through direct action, collective effort, and grassroots initiatives. It emphasizes the importance of lived experience, immediate action, and the continuous interplay between reflection and practice to challenge and dismantle oppressive structures. For anarchists, praxis is not merely about theoretical discussions, but about embodying principles such as autonomy, mutual aid, and self-organization in everyday life, aiming to create a liberated life through participatory and decentralized methods.
Praxis is any action that embodies and realizes anarchist theory. It’s a valuable method for creating awareness of anarchist causes and building solidarity in your community.
Examples of praxis:
- Setting up a “Food Not Bombs” chapter in your community.
- Squatting an unused building to provide a safe space for homeless people.
- Guerilla gardening.
- Setting up a free shop that people can freely take what they need from.
- Building community gardens to feed and engage the community.
- Preparing free meals for homeless people.
- Helping people install a free and open source operating system and the Tor browser for privacy and security.
- Converting old combustion-engine cars to electric.
- Make a zine/informational about an important topic.
- Creating memes from an Anarchist perspective.
- Assassinating dictators.
- Creating an autonomous zone.
- Horizontal community public safety organizing to replace the police.
- Teaching people how to steal from the rich effectively.
- Creating a space online where Anarchists can share their ideas with each other.
- Aiding in defending indigenous sovereignty.
- Being support for people suffering from addictions, and helping them be on a healthy path they want to be on.
- Stopping pipelines from being built.
- Investigating history, and appreciating the context for how you have come to be.
- Identifying privileges caused by being a part of a white-supremacist, hetero-normative, patriarchal, trans-phobic, classist, state controlled labor farm.
- Calling out problematic behaviour in comrades, no matter their status in the group.
- Teaching people to be self sufficient by gardening, foraging and upcycling.
- Starting an anarchist bike collective to fix people’s bikes.
- Making anarchist music that shines a light on injustices in the world.
- Setting up a community mesh-net to share data with people in a decentralized manner.
list made me excited.. and laugh.. ooooof.. couple not even praxi ness.. ooof
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One of the most important things anarchists need to get across is that worthwhile transformation can only be achieved through direct action outside of and against the state, parliamentary democracy and the various structures of class collaboration, and that means questioning the left vs right thing, which only serves to cement the state’s dominance over our lives.
ooof.. da isn’t even outside state.. and against ness is re ness
A far more useful distinction than left vs. right is authority vs. anti-authority. Anarchy has nothing of substance in common with authoritarians, with governmentalists, with those who desire to dominate and rule us, because anarchy is a completely different animal than anything envisioned by the left (or the right) wing of the state. We speak an entirely different language.
but it does if any form of m\a\p.. so not legit diff language.. rather.. all whalespeak
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A lifetime of daily propaganda by the state and its media apparatus separating people into 2 opposing factions: left Vs. right, has a way of become ingrained in the collective consciousness. Parting psychologically with this meticulously manufactured tribalism is no easy feat. The advertised left wing identity of social responsibility, ethics, diversity, inclusion and a dedication to equality is not something that’s easy to part with, despite it being a largely fictional construct: which is constantly proven when the left wing parties get their turn to be in power and quickly increase austerity, imperialism, war, surveillance, mass-incarceration and corruption.
brand non-binary law et al.. rock throwing does this too.. any form of us & them ness.. we need global detox leap to get away from it..
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*Free speech is a lie told to us by our rulers to convince us we need to be ruled by **them.
*seat at the table ness.. but also **us & them ness..
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Unfortunately, some people insist on using bigoted or otherwise oppressive language in anarchist spaces, claiming that free speech allows them to do so. Since we’ve established that free speech is nothing more than an insipid lie our rulers tell us in order to control us, it’s important that we reject the dishonest language of the state when talking about anarchy, and take a long hard look at the reasons someone would have for clinging to the state’s shrewd promises of “rights” and “freedoms” that simply don’t exist.
if reject ness.. then still in sea world
So let’s talk about the people who enter anarchist spaces, direct slurs and hateful bigoted rhetoric at us, and then insist we accept their abuse because they have the sacred right to freedom of speech… These people simply have no understanding of anarchy. Their “right to free speech” that they insist we respect could only be granted to them by a state with a monopoly on violence. If someone comes into your space and calls you a racial slur, no institution should have the power to stop you from showing that person the door.
same as brick ness.. neither are trying the thing we’ve not yet tried/seen: the unconditional part of left to own devices ness
It takes an incredibly sheltered person to believe there should be no consequences for abuse. When someone is abusing you or people you care about, you should absolutely be free to take a stand and remove them from your space, no matter how many times the person cries “free speech” as they’re telling you you’re a worthless (slur).
rather.. that consequences will stop abusiveness.. we need a legit other way for 8b people to live/be..
hari rat park law et al
The “freedom” to scapegoat, demonize and demean people who are different from you really stands in direct contradiction with anarchy. Discriminating against people based on ability, race, gender or sexuality creates authority. It makes you an authoritarian. Your rhetoric directly alienates the people who belong to the groups you’re choosing to look down on in disgust and present as less-than human. By using demeaning language to chastise marginalized people for their perceived inadequacies, you’re upholding normative social roles, creating classes and subclasses and strengthening the authoritarian power structures that directly oppress any people that belong to minority groups.
doesn’t a rock do that?
Anarchists can and will choose to not associate with people that claim they have a right to oppress others. Anarchists are anti-authoritarian to our core, and this means we don’t have to put up with hateful bigots in our spaces.
need spaces sans any form of m\a\p
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These “anarcho” capitalist pretenders would have us believe that capitalism is “voluntary” when in reality private property rights can only be enforced violently; by an authority that is powerful enough to rule a society.
bauwens property law.. bauwens property law.. et al
Within the USA, “libertarian”, “voluntaryist”, “propertarian”, “deontological liberal”, “autarchist”, “paleocon”, “minarchist”, “neocon”, “rights-theorist”, “libertarian moralist” and “social conservative” are all words that just mean “capitalist that doesn’t like public accountability or paying taxes” with very minor differences; usually relating to how private property “rights” will be enforced.
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Do Anarchists Practice Democracy?
If the definition of the word ‘democracy’ is “Rule by the People”, and the definition of the word ‘Anarchy’ is “To have no ruler”, then the answer to the question “Do Anarchist’s Support Democracy?” would logically be no. Anarchists are against all authority, even authority imposed by a majority of voters.
any form of democratic admin et al.. any form of m\a\p
“Power to the people”, means “Power to the most powerful group of people”.
any form of people telling other people what to do
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Does Anarchy Have Rules?
This is a highly-condensed segment from the essay No Rules, No Rulers by ziq
The often-repeated cliche that anarchy represents a society with rules but no rulers is deeply flawed. This notion fails to recognize that the very nature of rules and laws implies an expectation of obedience, which in turn necessitates a mechanism for enforcement, making the presence of a ruling body, in other words, a government, wholly inevitable. There is an intrinsic relationship between rules and rulers.
the thing we’ve not yet tried/seen: the unconditional part of left to own devices ness
[‘in an undisturbed ecosystem ..the individual left to its own devices.. serves the whole’ –dana meadows]
there’s a legit use of tech (nonjudgmental exponential labeling) to facil the seeming chaos of a global detox leap/dance.. for (blank)’s sake..
ie: whatever for a year.. a legit sabbatical ish transition
otherwise we’ll keep perpetuating the same song.. the whac-a-mole-ing ness of sea world.. of not-us ness.. of part\ial ness.. [again].. for (blank)’s sake..
*Rules, by their very definition, are guidelines for behavior that carry an expectation of compliance. Whether these are codified laws or more informal **social norms, ***their efficacy depends on the consequences of non-compliance and the fear it generates. In a society, these consequences can be catastrophic to freedom. The presence of a rule, no matter how it’s created, implies a system that ensures adherence. It creates a system of coercive social control.
*structural violence.. spiritual violence.. et al
**myth of normal et al
***any form of m\a\p.. the death of us .. cancerous distraction.. social control.. control.. et al
This system, whether it’s a courtroom, a body of bureaucrats, a home owner’s association or a council of elders in a village, is, in essence, an expression of government. The size of the body doesn’t alter its function. A small council that creates and enforces rules over a neighborhood is just as much a governing body as a large parliament representing a nation-state and passing laws on all its citizens. They both rely on coercion and hierarchy.
need 1st/most: means (nonjudgmental expo labeling) to undo hierarchical listening – so we can hear what’s already on each heart as global detox in order to org around legit needs
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*Some may argue that rules are necessary to combat bigotry. However, given the difficulties of engaging with bigots in inclusive spaces without causing harm to those targeted by their views, disassociating from individuals who hold bigoted beliefs is often a more pragmatic approach than attempting to create rules to control their toxic views. **Such rules typically lead to bigots finding ways to circumvent them, allowing them to express their hate more covertly and thus do more sustained, ongoing harm. Instead, individuals should be encouraged to assert their personal boundaries and distance themselves from bigots, ***rather than engaging in often futile negotiations over rules. This prevents bigots from dominating discussions and undermining the integrity of the space as they quickly learn to navigate around the increasingly long list of rules written to counter their tactics.
*just as some argue ie: bricks via direct action et al are needed.. but.. so too **tit for tat ness of violence only begets more violence
***engaging in any form of m\a\p.. just perpetuates same song ness of sea world
*In an anarchy, the interactions between individuals are not governed by a set of external rules but by a continuous process of negotiation and consent. Interactions are fluid, and agreements are a product of **mutual consent that can be withdrawn at any time. ***This is a stark contrast to a rule-based society, where rules are imposed on individuals, often without their direct, ongoing consent.
*holy cow.. exactly same song to what you just called out.. oooof
**aka: maté trump law et al..
***rather.. same song
Rules are for authoritarians. *Anarchists opt for relationships built on trust and consensus rather than imposed regulations for living. **Anarchists believe in creating environments where people can freely collaborate, share resources, and resolve conflicts without the need for hierarchical structures or coercive rules.
*if consensus ness.. not trust ness.. not the dance.. consensus ness becomes/is imposed reg..
**how we gather in a space is huge.. need to try spaces of permission where people have nothing to prove to facil curiosity over decision making.. because the finite set of choices of decision making is unmooring us.. keeping us from us..
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Are Anarchists Allies With Other Anti-Capitalists?
Anarchists are only allies with those who seek to dismantle systems of domination, not simply change the strongman who gets to crack the whip.
or throw the brick?.. ooof
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What About Healthcare?
To dismantle the state and capital’s grip on healthcare and restore the medical system to anarchy, it’s *important to implement collective decision-making that involves all stakeholders, particularly those most affected by the medical policies that affect them. Prioritizing the integration of medical knowledge and expertise without bestowing special political power on the administrators and practitioners is crucial: a horizontal organization where medical professionals share their knowledge as equals within the community instead of dominating and ruling over those who lack their expertise. **It is important to acknowledge that medical care is intertwined with wider social issues that impact the entire community, and these issues must be addressed in a holistic manner.
*the finite set of choices of decision making is unmooring us.. keeping us from us
**problem deep enough ness.. nothing to date has gotten to the root of problem.. so we keep perpetuating survival triage
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Do Anarchists Support Money?
There are several conflicting proposals for anarchist economic systems, including Mutualism and Anarcho-Communism.
Mutualists promote decentralized, community-based monetary systems that facilitate equitable exchange without the accumulation of interest or profit. It emphasizes mutual credit, local currencies, and labor-backed tokens, aiming to create a monetary environment aligned with cooperative values and social equity.
*any form of m\a\p as cancerous distraction
Anarcho-communists, on the other hand, seek to abolish or drastically reduce the role of money in society altogether, *replacing it with direct distribution of goods and services based on need, and communal cooperation to freely share resources. Anarcho-communists see money as an oppressive tool that fosters inequality and alienation, and advocate for minimizing or eliminating its use entirely.
*need 1st/most: means (nonjudgmental expo labeling) to undo hierarchical listening – so we can hear what’s already on each heart as global detox in order to org around legit need
All anarchists oppose extracting rent or profit—such as interest or usury. Mutualists aim for an economic future where money functions as a facilitator of exchange rather than a source of wealth. The goal is to prevent capital accumulation through monetary means and promote equitable access to resources.
need global detox first.. otherwise we’ll never grok graeber stop at enough law et al
Anarcho-communists especially emphasize mutual support, sharing surplus resources freely with those in need, fostering social bonds and collective well-being. Goods can be distributed through systems like gift economy exchanges or managed as common resources (the “commons”) accessible to all members of the community.
gift\ness is a type of exchange .. so cancerous distraction.. but even commons ness is cancerous distraction until have global detox
With both anarcho-communism and mutualism, distribution often considers what individuals contribute to the community. Those who work or contribute more may receive more, but the focus is on meeting needs rather than profit or hierarchical privileges.
yeah see.. this isn’t the dance.. this is cancerous distraction to the dance
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What About Security?
Anarchist strategies for security focus on building resilient, self-sufficient communities rooted in mutual aid, non-hierarchical organization, and *voluntary cooperation to maintain safety and social order. Emphasis is placed on non-violent conflict resolution, mediation, and restorative justice practices to address disputes and prevent escalation, **aiming to build trust and cohesion within communities.
*aka: rules, structural violence.. cancerous distractions.. safety addiction ness et al..
**need hari rat park law,, start with the unconditional part of left to own devices ness from the get go.. otherwise measure ing ness..
Anarchists believe in self-defense. Communities and individuals are empowered to defend themselves if necessary, emphasizing the importance of preparedness without reliance on state-controlled forces.
any form of re ness as cancerous distraction.. perpetuating the whac-a-mole-ing ness of sea world..
Security efforts are organized locally and autonomously, allowing communities to tailor their methods to their specific needs and values. This reduces reliance on a centralized authority and fosters direct accountability.
accountable ness as cancerous distraction
Education about bodily autonomy, social responsibilities, and conflict de-escalation is prioritized to reduce the likelihood of violence or theft, fostering a culture of mutual respect and understanding.
aka: people telling other people what to do.. rather than trusting the dance
Militias need to be organized without leaders or ranks, ensuring that all members have equal say and responsibility, preventing authoritarian tendencies from taking root. Participation in security is voluntary, respecting individual autonomy and avoiding coercion.
legit freedom will only happen if it’s all of us.. and in order to be all of us.. has to be sans any form of measuring, accounting, people telling other people what to do
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What About Prisons?
Anarchists advocate for the complete abolition of prisons because they view these institutions as inherently oppressive and unjust. Prisons are seen as expressions of state power that serve to uphold existing social hierarchies—particularly those related to race, class, and gender—by disproportionately targeting marginalized communities. From an anarchist perspective, incarceration perpetuates systemic inequalities and fails to address the root causes of social harm.
*Instead of punitive measures to control the population, anarchists support the development and expansion of community-based, non-coercive forms of justice. This means restorative justice, transformative justice, and community accountability practices that aim to repair harm, foster understanding among people, and rebuild relationships in communities torn apart by the state’s cruel divide and conquer policies.
*if only.. unfortunately.. all are forms of cancerous distractions.. perpetuating khan filling the gaps law.. need to get to the root of problem.. to the missing pieces
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How Do Anarchists Handle Sexual Violence?
Anarchists approach sexual violence with an emphasis on community-based, autonomous responses that prioritize survivor empowerment, accountability, and transformative justice. They reject reliance on state institutions like police or courts, which are often perpetuate harm, disempower survivors, and maintain systemic inequalities. Instead, anarchists advocate for alternative models rooted in mutual aid, consensus, and collective responsibility.
Anarchists also fully support utilizing direct action when dealing with violent actors if necessary. Self-defense, whether by the victim or the broader community, is always supported. Anarchists always advocate for communities to take responsibility for their own protection. In situations of violence, they view direct intervention—such as confronting or removing the violent individual—as essential for ensuring immediate safety and preventing additional harm.
again.. aka: perpetuating the same song.. the whac-a-mole-ing ness of sea world.. of not-us ness.. of part\ial ness.. [again].. for (blank)’s sake..
Many anarchists emphasize that any direct action should be rooted in principles of accountability, non-coercion, and safety. *The goal is often to address harm without perpetuating cycles of violence or creating new forms of domination. The approach should ideally be decided by the survivor. Some may favor community-based conflict resolution, while others may prefer more direct interventions.
*for that.. need to get to the root of problem.. otherwise.. khan filling the gaps law
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How Do Anarchists Approach Ecology?
Anarchists *advocate for reducing consumption and living in harmony with nature to mitigate environmental degradation. The current system of concrete and tar covered industrial population centers needs to be dismantled so that people live with their ecosystem rather than attempting to erase it. **This is the only way people will respect the land that gives them life and correlate its suffering with their own. People who are displaced from the ecosystem rarely learn to treasure it.
*need means (nonjudgmental expo labeling) to undo hierarchical listening – so we can hear what’s already on each heart as global detox in order to org around legit needs.. so we don’t perpetuate khan filling the gaps law.. but rather free up graeber stop at enough law
**actually not deep enough.. need a much deeper way..
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I’m a Christian, Can I Be An Anarchist?
Most Christian anarchists are inspired by Leo Tolstoy – The Russian author and pacifist whose book The Kingdom of God is Within You is their foundational text. He saw the state as incompatible with Christianity. He believed that the fundamental teachings of Jesus, particularly his calls for nonviolence, love, and forgiveness, directly contradicted the coercive and violent nature of the state. Tolstoy’s understanding of Christianity was deeply rooted in the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus emphasized peace, loving one’s enemies, and renouncing the use of force. For Tolstoy, the state, by its very nature, relies on violence, authority, and coercion, all of which he saw as antithetical to these core teachings of Christ.
kingdom is within you et al.. christian anarchism.. anarchism and christianity.. et al
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What About the Jewish History of Anarchism?
Emma Goldman was arguably the most renowned Jewish anarchist of the 20th century. A prolific writer, organizer, publisher, and activist, she was born in Lithuania and immigrated to the United States, where she emerged as a powerful speaker and advocate for feminism and the labor movement. Additionally, she passionately opposed the conscription efforts during World War I, positioning herself as a fierce critic of militarism. Goldman’s work emphasized individual freedom and critiqued both capitalism and state authority. Her writings and speeches rallied support for anarchism and feminism and continue to inspire people today. She was labelled “the most dangerous woman in America” by J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI.
emma on sea world et al..
Despite frequent challenges, Goldman remained committed to her ideals until the end of her life, continuing to write and speak on behalf of anarchism. She traveled extensively, sharing her vision of a more equitable and free society. Her legacy endures through her influential writings, such as “Anarchism and Other Essays,” which articulate her critiques of societal norms and champion the causes of marginalized groups. Emma Goldman’s life and work exemplified the powerful intersection of Jewish identity and anarchist thought, making her a pivotal figure in the fight for justice and liberation throughout the 20th century.
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How to Handle An Oppressive Family Member?
When confronting the family member, prioritize your mental health to prevent emotional exhaustion. Setting and enforcing boundaries is vital for maintaining dignity and fostering healthier relationships. Clearly outline consequences for boundary violations and remain consistent in your approach. Reinforce the importance of your boundaries by clearly defining your limits and reducing engagement with the family member to minimize opportunities for violations. If necessary, create physical or emotional distance to give yourself space to breathe. Engage in self-care activities that relax and recharge you, as a strong mental and emotional grounding will help you maintain your boundaries more effectively.
If a family member continues to disregard your boundaries despite your best efforts, and you can’t distance yourself due to financial dependence, a practical approach is to concentrate on increasing your income and building social connections that can enable you to leave their orbit permanently. Building a life independent of them is the best way to secure the necessary resources for self-sufficiency and make choices that align with your own values and desires. While it may seem daunting, prioritizing self-sufficiency outside the family can ultimately empower you to make choices that safeguard your emotional health and autonomy.
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How Do Anarchists Approach Parenting?
It’s important to note that there isn’t a single “anarchist parenting” model; approaches vary widely based on individual beliefs and circumstances. Overall, anarchist parenting seeks to empower children as autonomous individuals within a supportive, non-hierarchical, safe and stable environment.
the thing we’ve not yet tried/seen: the unconditional part of left to own devices ness
even with our kids.. oof
[‘in an undisturbed ecosystem ..the individual left to its own devices.. serves the whole’ –dana meadows]
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Are Anarchists Violent?
When anarchists advocate for the use of violence, they’re clear it must be decentralized and accountable to the community rather than centralized in heavily-insulated state institutions. Anarchists opt for direct action and self-defense practiced by communities or affinity groups, rather than state-led violence or militarized law enforcement.
to me.. same song
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How Did the Anarchist Critique of Work Originate?
Stirner posits that The Unique pursue it’s own interests, whatever they may be, free of any reservations born from phantasms.
Like most currents of post-work or anti-work anarchy, egoism rejects the idea of mass social revolution, seeing it as a time of violent and unpredictable turmoil which could very easily give rise to new hierarchies that serve new tyrants who rush in to fill the power vacuum.
but .. for (blank)’s sake.. warning ness et al
Instead, egoists and other post-work anarchists favor more evolutionary methods of making anarchy: A focus on alternative experiences and social experiments, as well as education and the demonstration of radical modes of living which can easily create anarchy in the world today, in the current time and place, serving the current population
Egoists reject the idea that the individual should have to sacrifice for the benefit of the “greater good” and instead they posit that cooperation, the formation of social bonds, altruism and mutual aid are inherently desirable because these things benefit the individual as much as they benefit the collective. For this reason, Stirner advocated for a “union of egoists”: Multiple egoists voluntarily associating with one another to fulfill a purpose, goal, or even to simply enjoy eachother’s company; free of any coercion or obligation. It’s essentially the earliest form of the anarchist concept of freedom of association.
no sacrifice ness if legit about the dance
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Why Do Anarchists Oppose Rights?
Anarchists critique the concept of rights primarily because they see it as rooted in hierarchical, state-centered, or capitalist frameworks that can reinforce authority, inequality, and coercion. The critiques of rights often focus on the limitations, assumptions, and potential harm associated with rights as traditionally conceived. Stirner was likely the originator of the rejection of rights as a concept, but modern anarchists such as Bob Black (“The Myth of Human Rights”) and ziq (“But the Government Said I Have Rights”) have written in length about the subject.
rights ness et al .. as cancerous distraction
Rights are upheld as constructs of authority. Many anarchists argue that rights granted by authorities—states, legal systems, or institutions—can be used to legitimize power and control rather than promote the genuine freedom of the people governed by the authority.
Rights can reinforce hierarchies—by framing individuals as entitled to certain privileges, rights can uphold social hierarchies and inequalities, especially when rights are unevenly distributed or selectively enforced, which they invariably are. Rights are often used by the state to divide and conquer: The emphasis on individual rights can create divisions among people and groups, leading to fear and competition rather than solidarity, which is contrary to anarchist principles of mutual aid and collective liberation.
Instead of focusing on rights, anarchists emphasize free association, *mutual aid, self-determination, and *collective decision-making as the foundations for a just and free society. They seek to build relationships and institutions based on *voluntary cooperation, **rather than scattered legal entitlements for certain people.
but/yet/and.. *these et al.. become **scattered legal entitlements.. et al.. any form of m\a\p
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What Are Some Examples of Anarchist Societies and Communities?
all ie’s are forms of m\a\p.. just adding zomia
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Zomia
A vast geographical region inhabited by approximately 100 million people. Stretching from the Vietnamese highlands and Tibetan plateau to Afghanistan, Zomia is home to multiple anarchistic communities. Some political scientists, including Yale’s James Scott, view Zomia as the rejection of modern nation-states and consider it an example of anarchist society in practice.
Scott also contends that this form of society emerged as people fled from traditional nation-state systems to seek greater freedom. He further suggests that the absence of written language across Zomia is a deliberate choice by its inhabitants, aimed at avoiding the bureaucratic complexities associated with literacy and formal state administration.
lit & num as colonialism.. language as control/enclosure.. et al.. breaking the alphabet ness
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What Are Some Important Texts to Read?
See https://raddle.me/wiki/reading for a comprehensive list. Each category has the texts arranged by their significance to each subject, so you can only read the texts most related to the topic at hand if you prefer. The list blends both classical and modern texts so you get a diverse perspective and it covers various schools of anarchy as well as related principles.
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